Town of Bassendean: Minutes
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TOWN OF BASSENDEAN
MINUTES
ASHFIELD STAKEHOLDER ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING
HELD IN THE COMMITTEE ROOM, 48 OLD PERTH ROAD, BASSENDEAN
ON WEDNESDAY 11 JUNE 2008, AT 7.00PM5.1
1.0 DECLARATION OF OPENING/ANNOUNCEMENT OF VISITORS
The Presiding Member, Cr Klein, declared the meeting open and welcomed all those in attendance.
2.0 ATTENDANCES, APOLOGIES AND APPLICATIONS FOR LEAVE OF ABSENCE
Present
Her Worship the Mayor, Cr Tina Klein, Presiding Member
Cr Anne Brinkworth Deputy for Cr Pule
Mr Gary Butler Community Representative
Mr Peter Gilberthorpe Community Representative
Ms Nerida Portarianos Community Representative
Mr John Sutherland Community Representative
Ms Beryl Matheson Department of Housing and Works
Officers
Mr Gary Evershed CEO
Mrs Cathy Muraszko Minute Secretary
Apologies
Cr Gerry Pule
Mrs Jennie Collins
Mrs Norma van Hoek
Mr Martin Whitely
Mr Graeme Haggart
Public
10 members of the public were in attendance at the meeting.
Press
No members of the press were in attendance at the meeting.
3.0 PUBLIC QUESTION TIME
The following is a summary of each of the questions raised, together with a summary of the response to each question.
Mr Leo Travis, 73 Hardy Road, Ashfield
Mr Travis read a letter he had written to Mr Martin Whitely with regard to what he sees an unsatisfactory outcome, following the presentation of a petition to Parliament 5-6 months ago with regard to public housing in Ashfield. Mr Travis expressed dissatisfaction at what he believes to be a regression of the suburb under Homeswest management and asked again why Ashfield’s percentage should remain at 22%.
Mr Travis advised that he will forward the letter to Mr Whitely, however, his comments were noted.
Mrs Rose Quelch, 49 Haig Street, Ashfield
Mrs Quelch expressed concern with the lack of rubbish bins on Ashfield Reserve and suggested another 5-6 be provided. She further advised that the hole in the fence between 53 and 55 Haig Street needs fixing.
Mrs Quelch further expressed concern at the anti-social behaviour occurring at the playground and suggested a further 2 rubbish bins for this area.
Ms Estelle Hayler, 15 Maidos Street, Ashfield
Ms Hayler expressed concern at the presence of glass surrounding Ashfield Reserve, particularly on the Volunteer Fire Brigade track.
Mr Geoff Addison, Hardy Road, Ashfield
Mr Addison asked Ms Matheson if the Department of Housing and Works are happy with the standard of maintenance generally of the Homes West properties in Ashfield.
Ms Matheson advised that a programme exists for external maintenance of the properties, however, if residents are not satisfied they can approach her directly with a view to addressing the matter with the clients involved.
She advised that as she is new to the role, she is not adequately familiar with the history of public housing in Ashfield specifically, however, undertook to complete an inspection of the area.
Mrs Rose Quelch, 49 Haig Street, Ashfield
Mrs Quelch referred to the ongoing problem with regard to discarding used syringes of the Homeswest tenants living at a property in Ashfield, and further advised that damage has recently been caused to the rear of the property by the tenants.
Ms Matheson undertook to speak with her predecessor to obtain the history of the problems associated with this tenant, and further advised that she would follow up the damage reported by Mrs Quelch tomorrow.
4.0 DEPUTATIONS
Nil
5.0 CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES
5.1 Minutes of the meeting held on 12 March 2008
Mr Gilberthorpe advised that he had extended his apologies for the last meeting, however these had not been recorded in the Minutes. Accordingly a minor amendment was made to the Officer Recommendation to reflect the addition of Mr Gilberthorpe’s apology.
COMMITTEE/OFFICER RECOMMENDATION – ITEM 5.1
MOVED Mr Butler, Seconded Mr Sutherland, that the minutes of the Ashfield Stakeholder Advisory Committee meeting held on 12 March 2008, as amended, be confirmed as a true record.
CARRIED
6.0 ANNOUNCEMENTS BY THE PRESIDING PERSON WITHOUT DISCUSSION
Nil
7.0 DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
Nil
8.0 BUSINESS DEFERRED FROM PREVIOUS MEETING
Nil
9.0 REPORTS
9.1 Ashfield Precinct Plan
Report Summary
· The report provides progress information on the Department for Planning and Infrastructures Ashfield Precinct Plan
· Details of the Enquiry By Design process was provided.
The CEO advised that the Enquiry-by-Design is to be held on 16, 17 and 20 June by the Department of Planning and Infrastructure and encouraged all stakeholders to attend at least two of the sessions which are open to the public. The details were advertised in the Eastern Reporter this week, and the CEO undertook to ensure that the Committee are provided with a copy of the advertisement.
COMMITTEE/OFFICER RECOMMENDATION – ITEM 9.1
ASAC – 1/06/08 MOVED Mr Sutherland, Seconded Mr Butler, that the information on the Department for Planning and Infrastructure Ashfield Precinct Plan, be received.
CARRIED
9.2 Ashfield Parade Reserve Development Plan
Report Summary
· The report summarises project progress to date.
COMMITTEE/OFFICER RECOMMENDATION – ITEM 9.2
ASAC – 2/06/08 MOVED Mr Gilberthorpe, Seconded Mr Butler, that the information on the Ashfield Parade Reserve Development Plan be received.
CARRIED
9.3 Ashfield Community Action Plan
Report Summary
· The report provides up date on progress in the Ashfield Community Action Plan project
· Two responses to the Project Brief have been received.
· The report considers the relative merit of the respondents to undertake the project as a confidential attachment and identifies the preferred candidate.
The CEO was pleased to advise that Council has resolved that $20,000 received by the Office of Crime Prevention will be used to supplement the $15,000 already allocated to finance the Plan and any resultant initiatives.
MOVED Mr Sutherland, Seconded Mr Gilberthorpe, that the meeting be closed to members of the public in accordance with Section 5.23(2)(e) of the Local Government Act 1995, the time being 7.26pm.
CARRIED
All members of the public were excluded from the Chamber, the time being 7.26pm.
COMMITTEE/OFFICER RECOMMENDATION – ITEM 9.3
ASAC – 3/06/08 MOVED Ms Portarianos, Seconded Ms Matheson, that the information on the appointment of the Consultant to develop the Ashfield Community Action Plan be received.
CARRIED
MOVED Mr Sutherland, Seconded Ms Portarianos, that the meeting proceeds with open doors, the time being 7.37pm.
CARRIED
The Chamber was re-opened to the members of the public, the time being 7.37pm.
10.0 PUBLIC QUESTION TIME (PART TWO)
The following is a summary of each of the questions raised, together with a summary of the response to each question.
Mr Geoff Addison, Hardy Road, Ashfield
Mr Addison queried the status of the Ashfield Tavern site.
The CEO advised that he will investigate and include a response in the minutes from the Manager Development Services (as follows).
Response
All approvals have been issued by the Town and it is understood that the developer is progressively implementing the subdivision works.
Mr Leo Travis, 73 Hardy Road, Ashfield
Mr Travis highlighted a report involving 29 suburbs together with percentages of public housing in each. The average percentage of public housing is shown to be 3.67%, however, it was noted that Ashfield’s percentage is 22%. The report was provided to Ms Matheson for information.
11.0 MOTIONS OF WHICH PREVIOUS NOTICE HAS BEEN GIVEN
Nil
12.0 ANNOUNCEMENTS OF NOTICES OF MOTION FOR THE NEXT MEETING
Although not an announcement of notice of motion, Mr Gilberthorpe requested that the CEO provide an update on the intersection of Hardy Road and Pearson Street to the next meeting.
13.0 CONFIDENTIAL BUSINESS
Nil.
14.0 CLOSURE
The next meeting is to be held on Wednesday, 10 September 2008 commencing at 7.00pm.
There being no further business, the Presiding Member declared the meeting closed, the time being 7.43pm.
